Police investigate the scene of a robbery at the Paradise Food Mart at North Laura and Eighth streets

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The suspected robber of a Jacksonville corner store was Tasered and grabbed by police as he ran from the Springfield scene Wednesday night.

The suspect, whose name and age were not immediately available was caught in the blocks east of the Paradise Food Mart at North Laura and Eighth streets, said Lt. George Grant of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

The man, estimated to be in his 40s, went into the Food Mart just before 9 p.m. and held his hand under his shirt as if he had a weapon. He struggled with the female clerk then fled with cash from the store, Grant said.

A nearby officer spotted the suspect and caught up with him at Ninth and Hubbard streets. The officer deployed his Taser to subdue the man, who was in custody late Wednesday.

No one was hurt in the robbery, including the clerk. Grant said no weapon was found but K-9 officers were searching the area. The store has surveillance equipment but it was not known if that would be helpful.